Erich Caspar

German medievalist (1879–1935)
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Erich Caspar

Summary

Erich Caspar is a human[1]. He was born in Potsdam[2]. He was born on +1879-11-14T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on +1935-01-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a medievalist[6], university teacher[7], historian[8], and diplomat[9].

Key Facts

  • Born in Potsdam[2], Erich Caspar…
  • Erich Caspar passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Erich Caspar was born on +1879-11-14T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Erich Caspar died on +1935-01-22T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Erich Caspar is buried at Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[10].
  • Erich Caspar's father was Franz Caspar[11].
  • Erich Caspar held citizenship in German Reich[12].
  • Erich Caspar worked as a medievalist[6].
  • Erich Caspar's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Erich Caspar's professions included historian[8].
  • Erich Caspar's professions included diplomat[9].
  • Erich Caspar's field of work was history of the papacy[13].
  • Erich Caspar's field of work was State of the Teutonic Order[14].
  • Erich Caspar held the position of rector[15].
  • Erich Caspar held the position of Privatdozent[16].
  • Erich Caspar held the position of extraordinary professor[17].
  • Erich Caspar held the position of professor[18].
  • Erich Caspar held the position of professor[19].
  • Erich Caspar held the position of professor[20].
  • Among Erich Caspar's employers was University of Königsberg[21].
  • Among Erich Caspar's employers was Frederick William University Berlin[22].
  • Among Erich Caspar's employers was University of Freiburg[23].
  • Erich Caspar's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[24].
  • Erich Caspar's education included a stint at University of Bonn[25].
  • Erich Caspar was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[26].

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Origins and Family

Erich Caspar's place of birth was Potsdam[2]. He was born on +1879-11-14T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Franz Caspar[11].

Education

Educated at Heidelberg University[24], a public research university[27], in Germany[28], founded in 1386[29], headquartered in Heidelberg[30]; University of Bonn[25], a public research university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1818[33], headquartered in Bonn[34]; and Frederick William University Berlin[26], a university[35], in Prussia[36], founded in 1828[37]. Doctoral advisors include Paul Scheffer-Boichorst[38], a medievalist[39], 1843–1902[40], of Kingdom of Prussia[41] and Michael Tangl[42]. Erich Caspar earned the academic degree of doctorate[43]. He studied under Karl Hampe[44].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include medievalist[6], university teacher[7], historian[8], and diplomat[9]. Fields of work include history of the papacy[13], an aspect of history[45] and State of the Teutonic Order[14], a historical country[46], founded in 1230[47]. Employers include University of Königsberg[21], a university[48], in Kingdom of Prussia[49], founded in 1544[50]; Frederick William University Berlin[22], a university[51], in Prussia[52], founded in 1828[53]; and University of Freiburg[23], a public university[54], in Germany[55], founded in 1457[56], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[57]. Positions held include rector[15], an elective office[58]; Privatdozent[16], an academic rank[59]; extraordinary professor[17], an academic rank[60], in Germany[61]; and professor[18], a title of authority[62].

Recognition

Erich Caspar received the Ehrengrab[63].

Personal Life

Erich Caspar's religion is recorded as Protestant church[64].

Death and Burial

Erich Caspar died on +1935-01-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Berlin[4]. Burial took place at Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[10].

FAQs

Where was Erich Caspar born?

Erich Caspar's place of birth was Potsdam[2].

Where did Erich Caspar die?

Erich Caspar died in Berlin[4].

Who were Erich Caspar's parents?

Erich Caspar's father was Franz Caspar[11].

What did Erich Caspar do for work?

Erich Caspar worked as medievalist[6], university teacher[7], historian[8], and diplomat[9].

Where did Erich Caspar go to school?

Erich Caspar was educated at Heidelberg University[24], University of Bonn[25], and Frederick William University Berlin[26].

What awards did Erich Caspar receive?

Honors received include Ehrengrab[63].

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Class ancestry

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